CARPENTER Millwright & Machine erector — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for CARPENTER Millwright & Machine erectors across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 6 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for CARPENTER Millwright & Machine erector is $78.88/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $78.88 and $78.88/hr. The highest state average is Washington at $78.88/hr; the lowest is Washington at $78.88/hr.

Bottom 10%
$78.88
Median
$78.88
Average
$78.88
Top 10%
$78.88

Range: $78.88 – $78.88/hr across 1 state. Total package = base hourly rate + fringe benefits.

Davis-Bacon vs. Market Median

Comparison of the Davis-Bacon national median total package against the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) median for the comparable BLS occupation 47-2031Carpenters.

Davis-Bacon median
$78.88/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$28.51/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+176.7%
D-B rate exceeds market median

Davis-Bacon rates include required fringe benefits; OEWS reflects mean/median wages from the BLS establishment survey across all industries. Direct comparison is approximate — D-B rates target the construction-industry union/competitive-wage benchmark, while OEWS spans every industry that employs the occupation.

Average Rates by State

Washington WA
Avg base: $59.83/hr
Avg total: $78.88/hr
6 rates

All Rates

6 county-level rates for CARPENTER Millwright & Machine erector, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Benton WA building $59.83 $19.05 $78.88 WD →
Benton WA heavy $59.83 $19.05 $78.88 WD →
Benton WA highway $59.83 $19.05 $78.88 WD →
Franklin WA building $59.83 $19.05 $78.88 WD →
Franklin WA heavy $59.83 $19.05 $78.88 WD →
Franklin WA highway $59.83 $19.05 $78.88 WD →
Top-paying counties for CARPENTER Millwright & Machine erector →